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A-Pillar Trim Panel, Removing And Installing, A-Pillar Upper Trim Panel: Installing

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WARNING:
  • Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
  • Do not pinch the head curtain airbag when installing the upper A-pillar trim.

Install in reverse order of removal. Note The Following: 

NOTE:

If the trim clamps remain in the body mounting points, remove them and insert them in the trim.

Check clamps for damage or deformation, replace if necessary.

-- Remove any locking compound residue inside the threaded hole for the upper A-pillar trim bolt using a thread tap.

NOTE:

If The Threaded Hole Is Not Cleaned, The New Bolt Could Seize Up During Installation And Shear Off When Removed Again.

-- Insert upper A-pillar trim -1- into instrument panel mount -2- and the lower A-pillar trim direction of the -arrow-.

Fig 1: Insert Upper A-Pillar Trim -1- In Ribbed Instrument Panel Ridge -2-
GWWA70-10429Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Clip the upper A-pillar trim in and stretch the door seal lip over.